Rethimno
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Rethimno
Background
Rethimno or Rethymno (Ρέθυμνο) is a large harbor and a town.
The old town of Rethymno is charming with many old-fashioned stores but it is full of tourists.
Charts
See Crete.
Radio Nets
See Crete.
See Crete.
Check-in facilities
When you enter the harbor of Rethimno [35° 22' N 24° 28' E] move to the east side and moor either along side or stern-to preferably on the norther jetty. This where you get the best protection from the meltemi.
Warning: With a strong northerly there can be a bad swell at the entrance of the harbor.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
In town there is the Museum, in an old Turkish building, and the Folklor Museum, in a Venetian building. A visit to the historic Arkady Monastery and its Museum is worthwhile.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel - There is a fuel station in town, you will have to carry jerry-cans
- Water - N/A
- Electricity - N/A
Laundry
Grocery & Supply Stores
- There is good shopping in the town
Eateries
- The Taverna Castelo is reputed to be a good restaurant
Internet/WiFi
In cafés
Motorbike & Car Rentals
There are several agencies.
Marine Stores & Facilities
Only fishing supplies.
Repairs
N/A.
Transportation
There are daily, and in the summer several per day, flights (from Iraklio) and ferries to Athens.
References & Publications
See Greece.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
- Rethymno (Wikipedia)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- September 1997 --Istioploos 15:22, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
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